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Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Billy Bush (ranked 4960 p4p, 437 weight class) and Anton Poirier (ranked 20014 p4p, 694 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billy Bush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anton Poirier!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poirier misses with an uppercut.
Bush lands with a right hand.
Poirier lands with an uppercut that bounces Bush off the cage and back into range.
Poirier misses with a hook
letting Bush counter with a right hand.
Poirier rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bush moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A combination from Poirier does no damage.
Poirier looks for the body kick but Bush saw that one coming.
Poirier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bush.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Poirier.
Poirier lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Poirier.
Poirier will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Poirier throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Bush wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Poirier slips under a jab from Bush.
Poirier is looking for the big counter here.
Poirier uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bush.
Bush lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
An inside leg kick from Poirier misses.
Bush looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A low kick from Poirier is predictable there
and Bush cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bush looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poirier misses with a body shot.
Poirier closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Poirier avoids the body shot from Bush.
Poirier lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bush circles away quickly and effectively.
Bush checks the leg kick.
Bush is looking for a counter combo.
A punch combination from Poirier misses.
As Poirier looks to move away, Bush throws a big counter combo but Poirier just gets out of the way.
Bush rushes Poirier and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bush misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bush tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Poirier's elbow.
Poirier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bush thows a left - swing and a miss!
Poirier pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Poirier scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Poirier shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bush eats them both and turns towards Poirier to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bush lands with a thumping leg kick.
Poirier throws a nice looking combination but Bush bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Danga de danga de dang - Bush scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Anton Poirier has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Poirier as he checks the leg kick.
Poirier flicks out a counter leg kick but Bush steps away.
Bush tries to bum rush Poirier with a series of wild strikes but Poirier uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Poirier throws a looping overhand right but Bush ducks down to avoid it.
Bush throws a hook but Poirier blocks it.
Bush misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Poirier throws a sloppy head kick and Bush moves out of range easily.
Bush is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Poirier.
A jab from Poirier does it's job there.
Poirier pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bush back to the cage. Poirier follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Billy Bush has been cut.
Poirier throws an overhand right that lands on Bush's shoulder, as Bush tries to avoid the shot.
Bush lands with a hook. Poirier tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Poirier rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bush moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Poirier misses with a looping left.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bush scores with a kick to the body.
Poirier swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A punch lands to the side of Bush 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Poirier tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Poirier dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bush misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bush lands a right hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Bush misses the target.
Poirier bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bush's head.
Poirier takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Poirier misses the jab.
Poirier fails to land with a series of punches.
Poirier looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Anton Poirier seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bush gets in close and instigates a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Poirier creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Poirier breaks from the clinch.
Poirier throws a right hand that Bush ducks under and follows up with a left that Bush also avoids with ease.
Poirier bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bush's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poirier moves out of range of the leg kick from Bush.
Poirier misses with a straight right.
Bush appears to be looking for a big counter.
Poirier tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A punch combination from Bush misses.
Anton Poirier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poirier swats away the attempt to clinch by Bush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poirier misses with a low kick.
Poirier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Poirier thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bush throws a wild body kick that Poirier sees coming a mile off.
A combination from Poirier does no damage.
Some wild striking there from Bush.
Poirier appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Poirier looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Poirier's coach down at Winds of Winter was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Poirier's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Poirier takes one to the side of the head.
Good leg kick by Bush there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Poirier misses with a wild body shot.
Bush appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Poirier blocks the body kick.
Poirier throws a body shot but no joy.
Poirier throws a hook but Bush blocks it.
Bush swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big left from Poirier misses.
Bush looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Poirier misses with a double jab.
Bush swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bush gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Poirier.
Poirier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Poirier rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bush counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poirier takes one to the chin there.
Bush lands with an uppercut that bounces Poirier off the cage and back into range.
Bush will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Poirier throws a series of punches but Bush avoids them all with ease.
Bush slips a straight right by Poirier.
Poirier moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Poirier takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bush throws the left hand but Poirier avoids the punch easily.
Bush scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Danga de danga de dang - Poirier scores with a four punch combination!
Poirier throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bush counters with a leg kick.
Bush swings for the body but Poirier moves out of range.
Poirier misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Anton Poirier will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Poirier misses with a looping left.
Bush throws a right and a left that both miss.
Poirier avoids the body shot from Bush.
Poirier raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Poirier throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Poirier throws out a loose jab but Bush uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bush scores with a nice strike.
Poirier tries to land a leg kick but Bush saw it coming and moves away.
Poirier throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Bush was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Poirier.
Poirier looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Poirier ducks under a wild hook from Bush.
Bush misses the shot to the body.
Poirier fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poirier scores with a decent looking hook.
Good exchange - Bush coming out on top.
Nice defenses there by Bush.
Poirier misses with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poirier moves out of range as Bush strikes.
Poirier throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bush.
Poirier stalks Bush and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bush's face. Bush staggers backwards, shaken.
Anton Poirier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bush takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bush steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Poirier.
Poirier misses with a low kick as Bush jumps back.
Bush showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Poirier.
Poirier throws a push kick but Bush slaps the foot to one side.
Bush scores with a jab. Poirier acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bush blocks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Bush misses the target.
Bush on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Poirier. Poirier obviously looking to wear him down.
Poirier takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Poirier throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poirier misses the shot to the body.
Poirier throws a leg kick but Bush sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bush darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bush scores with a jab to the head.
Poirier misses with a left hand
and Bush counters with a nice body shot.
Poirier throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd cheers as Bush lands an impressive looking overhand right. Poirier doesn't seem phased though.
Poirier looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
As Poirier backs away, Bush returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Poirier motions for Bush to come forward. Poirier throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Poirier scores with a nice body kick.
Bush checks a low kick from Poirier.
Bush cracks Poirier with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Poirier throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bush misses with a few strikes there.
Poirier throws a hook but Bush avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poirier ducks under a wild hook from Bush.
Bush lands with a right hand.
Poirier punishes Bush's body with a nice straight punch.
Poirier throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Anton Poirier just about did enough to take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Poirier misses with a head kick.
A combination from Poirier does no damage.
Bush misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Poirier! But no joy.
Poirier throws a series of punches but Bush avoids them all with ease.
Poirier falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bush counters with a body kick.
Poirier rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bush cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Poirier throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bush counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bush throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Poirier.
Poirier swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bush counters with a one-two to the body.
Poirier has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Poirier there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bush blocks a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Poirier checks the leg kick.
A combination from Poirier does no damage.
Bush throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Poirier misses the shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Bush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poirier takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bush connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Poirier misses with a hook. Bush ducked under it nicely.
Bush misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Poirier looks to land a body kick but Bush moved away.
Bush looks to land a left hand but Poirier moved out of range nicely.
Bush lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Poirier lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bush circles away quickly and effectively.
Bush fires out a quick counter leg kick but Poirier just manages to avoid it.
Poirier misses with a wild body shot.
Poirier throws a jab when Bush was well out of range.
Poirier lands with a straight right. Bush didn't see that one coming.
Poirier fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bush on the side of the head.
Bush avoids the head kick by Poirier.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poirier tries to bum rush Bush with a series of wild strikes but Bush uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bush went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Poirier throws a head kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Bush misses the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bush connects with a looping right hand.
Poirier checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bush lands with a kick to the temple. Poirier shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bush throws a hook to the side of Poirier's head but Poirier sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Poirier has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Poirier throws a series of punches but Bush avoids them all with ease.
Bush lands a right hook to the body.
A shot to the body from Poirier misses
and Bush counters with a head kick.
Bush uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Poirier.
Poirier goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bush throws a hook to the side of Poirier's head but Poirier sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poirier misses with a double jab.
Poirier tries to move into range but Bush moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bush misses with a straight left.
Poirier throws a counter combo.
Poirier misses with a left hand
and Bush counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Bush had his way with Anton Poirier in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Poirier tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Bush wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Billy Bush has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Poirier throws a combination that misses
and Bush counters with a low kick, right behind Poirier 's knee.
Poirier is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Poirier looks to score with a jab to the body but Bush is just out of range.
Poirier throws a leg kick
and Bush counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bush defending well as Poirier loads up on a big left hand.
Poirier misses with a wild combination.
Poirier throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bush lands with an overhand left.
Bush throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bush cracks Poirier with a right hand to the side of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Bush as he connects with a hook.
Bush fails with an attempt to clinch.
Poirier dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bush. That did some damage!
Bush scores with a jab. Poirier acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poirier throws a push kick but Bush slaps the foot to one side.
Bush swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Poirier lands a jab to Bush's midsection.
Poirier throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bush.
Bush misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Poirier misses the target.
Poirier throws a hook to the side of Bush's head but Bush sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Poirier pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bush connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Poirier fails to land with a series of punches.
Poirier is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Poirier throws a body shot but no joy.
Poirier drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bush scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Poirier is rocked!
Sloppy strikes from Poirier. Those never looked like landing.
Bush swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Poirier.
Poirier is still on wobbly legs! Can Bush finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Poirier is looking to score with low kicks.
Anton Poirier is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bush misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poirier looks for the body kick but Bush saw that one coming.
A punch combination from Bush misses.
Poirier seems to have recovered his senses.
Poirier throws an overhand right that lands on Bush's shoulder, as Bush tries to avoid the shot.
Bush slips under a jab from Poirier.
Bush scores with a sloppy right hand. Poirier should have avoided that one.
Bush throws a jab when Poirier was well out of range.
Poirier throws a series of punches but Bush avoids them all with ease.
Poirier misses with a body kick.
Poirier throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Bush counters with a lead uppercut that lands right on the button! Poirier goes down! Will Poirier beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's up! No problem. Let's get back to the action!
Bush blocks a jab.
Bush pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poirier rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bush moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bush thinks about countering with a head kick.
Poirier swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bush tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bush moves forwards but Poirier connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Bush showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Poirier has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:47
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:46
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:47
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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RATING
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